12 Refrigerators To Buy If You Like Stainless Steel Appliances

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In a bid to boost your home's value through most-wanted kitchen features, you might wish to retire all your dated appliances and upgrade them with their sleek stainless steel contemporaries. Or, maybe, you just like stainless steel and have been slowly replacing your old devices one at a time, and require a new fridge to complete the set. Either way, if you're spending hundreds of dollars, finding a unit that will last and won't require expensive repairs or replacements early on is a must. The best way to achieve that is go through customer reviews and pick highly-rated models to grace your home.

There's just one tiny hiccup: You must be prepared to spend a good deal of time. There are hundreds of stainless steel refrigerators available on the market, and you'll be especially spoiled for choice if you don't have a particular brand in mind. So, to help you start your fridge-buying journey without getting overwhelmed, we rounded up 12 of the best-rated models across companies. We started by including pieces from the most trustworthy and reliable appliance brands as well as obscure names to have a well-rounded list. We also shortlisted units of varying sizes, styles, and features, keeping in mind the varied needs of homeowners. To finalize our list, we only included refrigerators with at least 1,000 reviews and an average star rating of 4.1 and higher.

Having an average star rating of 4.6 and nearly 1,700 reviews, the GE Profile French-Door Refrigerator with Dual-Dispense AutoFill Pitcher has impressed users with its spaciousness and performance. Praising it, a reviewer on GE's site shared, "Temperature is very consistent throughout. Love the water dispenser with auto refill as well as the size and layout of shelving." People like that the pitcher is removable, and its LED light wall and fingerprint-resistant finish are appreciated, too. That being said, a few users found the lack of a user manual concerning.

Frigidaire's Standard Depth Refrigerator gets a thumbs-up from reviewers primarily because of its side-by-side design. Its water and ice dispenser is another feature they like, along with the dedicated ice maker within the unit. This refrigerator has an average star rating of 4.5 and has garnered more than 20,800 reviews. Pleased with it, a reviewer on Frigidaire's website disclosed, "As a side by side, it has room in the fridge/freezer and on the doors. Ice maker and water dispenser work great." Unfortunately, a few people stated that their unit stopped cooling within a few months.

If you have limited space, the Galanz Stainless Steel Mini Fridge with Freezer is a compact option worth considering. Users mention that though it's marketed as a mini model, it's incredibly spacious inside. The glass shelves inside are well-liked as well. It does come with a few trade-offs, like the lack of a dedicated drawer for fruits and vegetables. The temperature control is sensitive, too, and it tends to freeze items on the max setting. It has earned an average star rating of 4.4 across over 7,000 reviews.

In case you find the basic steel gray shade of a bit bland, Bosch's 800 Series French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator is available in a unique black metal hue. Customers like its finish, with some even calling it "stunning." Reviewers also praise its accommodating shelves, simple setup, and convenient ice dispenser, but they add that it can be difficult to wipe the water dispenser area. This unit has an average star rating of 4.4 and has been reviewed over 3,300 times.

Looking for a sleek home office addition to keep your snacks and drinks at the ready? The Mainstays 2-Door Compact Refrigerator with Freezer is a highly-rated compact fridge. With close to 2,800 reviews, it has an average star rating of 4.4. Users like that it has a separate freezer compartment, which doesn't influence the overall temperature of the device. Also, they feel that it offers a good value for money. With that said, it is a little loud and started malfunctioning within a few months for a few customers.

The Samsung Bespoke AI French Door Refrigerator's biggest pro is the available temperature options. You can set its FlexZone Drawer so your food items don't spoil or experience freezer burn. You also get separate controls for the fridge and freezer. A happy Samsung reviewer wrote, "The fridge is so customizable and it blends perfectly nicely in our home. We love the storage it has." After being reviewed over 2,600 times, this unit has an average star rating of 4.4. However, a few people have raised concerns about reliability.

The LG Smart Counter-Depth MAX French Door Refrigerator found favor with customers due to its beautiful design and functionality. Its crushed ice mechanism has received positive feedback, too. Praising it, an appreciative Costco customer said, "The fridge itself is simple, works great, and performs exactly as expected. It has a clean, modern look that compliments our kitchen nicely and offers great value for the price." However, a few people mentioned it started malfunctioning after two years. Regardless, this unit has over 1,100 reviews and a rating of 4.3 on Costco's site.

Customers rave about Whirlpool's Wide French Door Refrigerator because of how easy it is for them to view the contents inside without shifting things. Users like the refrigerated exterior drawer, water and ice dispensers, and roomy freezer section, too. Having over 9,200 reviews, this unit has an average star rating of 4.3, with many noting the refrigerator's size as the biggest plus. Despite this, one consumer revealed that condensation tends to dot the seal around their freezer drawer, and another felt that the lack of a detailed manual is inconvenient.

A no-frills option for people on a tight budget, the Hisense PureSpace Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator has an average star rating of 4.3 after being reviewed over 7,600 times. Relaying why they like this unit, a Lowe's reviewer shared, "It works good. Perfect size for counter fit. Plenty of space for refrigerator & freezer." Other people also like that it has multiple built-in shelves, has a freezer in the bottom, offers consistent temperature control, features bright LED lights, and looks sleek. Note, however, you'll have to pay extra for the ice maker.

Midea's Fingerprint Resistant Top-Freezer Refrigerator is a popular refrigerator according to real reviews, but given its compact size and simple design, most people use it as a secondary fridge in their garage. Reviewers say that it's roomy, runs quietly, and keeps their food and drinks sufficiently cold. Some even appreciated that it has a simple design and doesn't come with unnecessary features. One person had a small complaint, though: They wished that the freezer came with a light. After gathering about 6,000 reviews, this unit has an average rating of 4.3.

Though you won't find a dispenser or ice maker, Maytag maintains its Side-by-Side Refrigerator can be a worthy addition to your kitchen if you need a roomy fridge to fit in all your grocery. Users like that it looks good, runs quietly, and has flexible shelves. As one user puts it on the brand's website, "Exactly what we needed – nothing fancy or unnecessary." However, not all reviewers (about 1,500) gave it 5 stars — it has an average rating of 4.1. A few aggrieved consumers wrote that their unit started leaking water or malfunctioning right after the warranty period expired.

Though most high-end models come with a water dispenser on the outside, KitchenAid's French Door Refrigerator has one on the inside — a change that reviewers seem to enjoy, both for its look and functionality. Customer also like the layout of the shelves and drawers, but note that you'll have to purchase accessories, like a butter tray and a bin divider, separately. Some people, however, found its compressor to be a tad louder than other models. It has over 1,300 reviews and an average star rating of 4.2.